Teen Therapists in Manhattan, KS
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Summer Vail
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Many of my clients come in to therapy wanting to overcome stress and hard emotions, or break painful patterns in their relationships. I often work with clients who have felt hurt by their relationships due to harsh words, addiction or leaving when they needed them. For many, the first goals involve understanding how others' actions have impacted them, and who they are outside of that impact. My goal is for clients to find clarity and feel empowered to choose for themselves their next step forward.
Jamie Guelker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work with parents, children, and families so far has been some of the most rewarding work I've had the privilege of doing. During 5 years of experience working with children and their families in various contexts, I find that sometimes the focus shifts from changing behavior to repairing a connection to sometimes simply finding a new way to communicate. I find my expertise in helping children find their voice
Jaida Mosier
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT, RPT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with a variety of struggles such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, adjustment/transitions in life, attachment between child and parent(s), infertility/women’s difficulties, depression and relational difficulties within families and/or couples. I am honored when I am chosen to help you and or your family collaborate on goals and working on ways of overcoming these difficult events/situations.
Kim Lapo - Emdr Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LIMHP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I help teens and adults reprocess and distance the pains of past hurts and traumas. Clients who engage in therapy with me are tired of emotions jumbling up their life and are tired of memories stealing their precious moments of time. Clients are able to reprocess painful and traumatic memories and start living life again without the sting of those troubling memories.
Angela Givian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CTP
Verified
Verified
Guided by an overarching humanistic perspective, Angela believes individuals possess an innate motivation for personal growth. At times, life provides occasional, and sometimes persistent, obstacles that hinder our motivation to endure the emotional turbulence accompanying the path to our full potential. A person’s journey is as unique as their fingerprint, and the therapeutic process is no different. Whether one’s goals are interrupted due to internal or external factors, Angela strives to deliver treatment catered to the individual and their influences.
Joel Taggart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Joel is a Licensed Master Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience in the mental and behavioral health profession. "I am an empathetic provider and an advocate for all; including the marginalized." Treatment focus range ages 14 to 65+.
Yvonne Amanor-Boadu
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
I think all of us could use a little help at one time or another. Difficult situations can get the better of us, and we need someone to help us remember who we are, figure out our options, develop new skills, and make changes that support our growth. Whether I am working with an individual, couple, or family, I see my role as helping clients remember their strengths and capabilities, and find ways to work with the people they care about to create solutions.
Chelsea Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
We all go through difficult times in our lives, and sometimes we need to reach out to others during these times. I am here to help you navigate any struggles that you may be experiencing. My goal is to provide a warm, safe environment for you to process your emotions, grieve, cope, and heal. I believe that everyone has strengths that we can build on in therapy, and my goal is to work with you to use these strengths to reach your goals.
Heidi Vela
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
I am excited to provide individual and family therapy to the Greater Manhattan Area. As a therapist I am firmly rooted in attachment and systems theories. These theories guide me in individual and family sessions with my clients. I have a real passion for family therapy and often feel energized by working with multiple family members at once. I am open to working with all age ranges and have a talent for working with children under the age of 5 years old.
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Brooke Thornbrugh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Brooke believes in the importance of clients being able to discover and nourish the meaning of their own story. Having a safe place to share one’s story, and work through life events is vital to the client/client’s experience. Brooke works hard to provide a space where children, adults, and families feel heard and acknowledged.
Jesi Courser Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." This famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote can be applied to many situations. When we get stuck -- in a rut at work, in a stormy relationship, in a lukewarm marriage, with our children -- we suffer but are often pulled to focus on the problem rather than finding a solution. Sometimes, we're not aware of what the actual issue is. All we can do is try to avoid the pain, skirt problems, even pretend we are fine. We are blocked by fear -- another word for anxiety. Together, we can walk slowly through that fear, and find that light.
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Jenna Tripodi-McIlwee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
Instead of falling into the trap of trying to shame yourself into a new/better version of yourself, make this the year that you embrace the idea that you are enough. Really. Maybe work, school, or relationships aren't how you envisioned them to be or feel; ok, let's work on that! Wanting your life to feel better, doesn't mean you have failed. It does not mean you don't measure up. It simply means it is time for help. I help those who are struggling with anxiety, guilt, shame, perfectionism, depression, relationship issues, or trying to heal from their past.
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Claudia Weese
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am a strengths-based counselor who values a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. I provide a warm and safe place where adolescents and adults can find their own solutions to the issues that they are facing.
Jessica Kampfe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My belief is that everyone deserves to be thriving throughout life, not just surviving. When our mental health starts impacting our daily activities and routines, it can be hard to see a way to improve the situation. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, caring environment for my clients to share their current struggles. Together we can address your current concerns and develop a plan that will fit your goals.
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Cassandra Myskiw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LMAC
Verified
Verified
I have 7 years of experience in providing mental health and substance use therapy to diverse populations of all ages, including military Veterans, immigrants, students, LGBTQ+, parents, and working professionals. It is my passion to assist clients in recognizing and building their strengths, then identifying and meeting their goals in manageable ways.
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Joyce Baptist, Flint Hills Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
Trauma can make you constantly feel on guard and disrupt your ability to live life to its fullest. I work with clients presenting with a range of trauma, past, and present. My trauma-informed treatment approach integrates the unique aspects of your culture and explores how societal assumptions and minority stress impact your life and those you care about. I provide collaborative and culturally-affirmative care and serve as an accomplice, putting allyship into practice. My goal is to help you heal from trauma and gain control of your life, where you feel empowered to make decisions that benefit you and those important to you.
Kaylee Andsager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
Does your life feel like the “This is fine” meme? You're just trying to get through your day, enjoy your coffee, but it seems like everything around you is on fire! Maybe you also feel on fire but you just try to ignore it and get done what needs to be done... But it's not working... You find yourself drowning in the day to day trying to take care of everything and everyone else and you're tired and overwhelmed. It's not clear if you're impacted most by your current stress or if maybe you are suffering because there's something from your past that just seems to keep coming up.
Dave Cook - Emdr Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
You’re not quite sure if counseling or therapy is for you, but you do know something is not quite “right.” You've probably felt this way for a long time. You feel frustrated because whatever this is--call it depression, anxiety, irritability--just isn’t going away. Now you’re feeling defeated because no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to fix it. Good news! I don't think you're crazy. I know it feels risky, but I'm ready to take this Venture with you.
Evergreen Therapy & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome to Evergreen Therapy & Wellness. Here, you can heal better and restore hope for a brighter future. Evergreen would like support your goals by helping you discover possibilities in healing and growth. By uncovering inner strengths and hidden solutions, clients can experience true, lasting change. With tailored treatment plans to address each client's needs, success for a brighter future is possible. Hope is closer than you think!
Madison Book
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Are you running on fumes? Feeling like you are stuck, unmotivated, or just not in the headspace you want? Maybe you’re walking through a hard season of life as a parent, child, employer, or friend. I am here to help.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.